Echos of Ravel and Grieg with Ariel Concert Series

This delightful FREE concert program will feature music from Ravel, Grieg, and more in this historic venue built in 1849 in Soulard and designed in a 14th century Gothic style.and more in this historic venue built in 1849 in Soulard and designed in a 14th-century Gothic style. Seating will be available in a unique circular setup at the center crossing around the musicians - it is an experience not to be missed! The acoustics allow you to hear every note with precision. Your hosts, Megan and Jen will both be performing in this concert alongside Robert Walker, clarinet, XiaoXiao Qiang, violin, Melody Lee, violin, Xi Zhang, viola, and Nathan Hsu, cello. Ravel's glorious Introduction and Allegro for harp, string quartet, clarinet, and flute will conclude a concert of flute and harp duos, and Grieg's String Quartet No. which blends Norwegian folk influences with the romantic chamber music tradition.

The Ariel Concert Series is a beloved St. Louis-based series developed and curated by members of the St. Louis Symphony.

https://www.arielconcertseries.com/10242025.html

Street parking will be available. And, best of all, this classical concert in this St. Louis architectural gem is FREE~ meet inside the church at the entrance to the audience seating around the center crossing. NO TICKET REQUIRED.

Lots of fun dinner options and post-concert drink options in the Soulard neighborhood!

PROGRAM
​Edvard Grieg: String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op. 27
Flute and Harp duet selections
Maurice Ravel: Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet

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FEATURED ARTISTS
Jennifer Gartley, Flute
Megan Stout, Harp
Robert Walker, Clarinet
XiaoXiao Qiang, Violin
Melody Lee, Violin
Xi Zhang, Viola
Nathan Hsu, Cello